Bordeaux, France
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Chateau Belle-vue
| SKU (BC) | 144879 |
| Country | France |
| Region | Bordeaux |
| Type | Red |
| Varietal | Blend - Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot |
| Case Config. | 12x750ml |
| Available In |
Colour
Deep ruby purple.
Aroma
Pure cedar and leather notes, with well integrated new oak and a violet floral component.
Flavour
Warmed cherry and plum compote notes gently infused with tobacco and backed by a light loam.
Food Pairing
Pork shoulder, beef brisket and t-bone steak.
More Info
The 10.4-hectare vineyard of Chateau Belle-Vue is planted to 50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 35% Merlot and 15% Petit Verdot. The Carmenere has been removed from the vineyard. The vines are planted to a vine density of 6,700 vines per hectare and are on average, 30 years of age. The terroir is mostly gravel soils.
Wine Spectator, Mar/2017
2014 -
"This has a good core of warmed cherry and plum compote notes gently infused with tobacco and backed by a light loam echo on the finish. The structure is fine-grained and well-buried, but present nonetheless. Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Petit Verdot. Drink now through 2022. 10,000 cases made."
Wine Enthusiast, Apr/2017
2014 -
#78 of Wine Enthusiast's Top 100 of 2017 "Situated in the southern Medoc village of Macau, on the edge of the deep Margaux gravels, this estate has produced an impressive and structured wine. It is concentrated with its black currants and dark tannins. It is likely to develop slowly over several years. Drink from 2021."
Robert Parker's The Wine Advocate, Mar/2017
2014 -
"The 2014 Belle Vue, from the sub-appellation of Macau, has a very pure cedar and leather-tinged bouquet with well integrated new oak and a floral component, violets, from the high percentage of Petit Verdot. The palate is medium-bodied with supple tannin, fine acidity, good weight with a plush but crisp blackberry and strawberry coulis finish. This is actually better than the bottle I tasted last year."